Overview
BCE-MACH - Starks & Masner 3307 30-1 Station (Air) is an operational oil extraction facility located in Kansas, United States. It operates under federal and state regulations for oil and gas production.
BCE-MACH - Starks & Masner 3307 30-1 Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility situated in the Starks/Masner 3307 30-1 pad area in Kansas, United States. The facility is currently operational and engaged in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production, as well as state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Typical oil extraction in Kansas involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques, with production often from the Mississippian and Arbuckle formations. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its location in a rural area of Kansas means it is subject to local environmental considerations such as groundwater protection and air quality management. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional economic activity and energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas operate in a region with significant agricultural and ecological resources. The facility's activities involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in the Starks/Masner 3307 30-1 pad area in Kansas, United States, with coordinates approximately 37.1511 N, -98.1192 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the EPA's NSPS for oil and gas, the Clean Air Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Key concerns include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment, and land use impacts. Regulatory programs address these through permits and monitoring.
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